Gospel preacher.
"John L. Wheeler Sr. 66, died May 13 at his home in Vernon. Ala. after a lengthy illness. Wheeler married Girthel Curry while he was in high school. He attended Freed-Hardeman University and began preaching in 1942. Wheeler preached the Gospel in more than 20 states and 15 foreign countries. including a radio broadcast that aired for 15 years in Sri Lanka during his 50 years of preaching. He is survived by his wife: two sons. John L. Wheeler Jr. Springfield. Mo., and Gus Nichols Wheeler, Seabrook, Maryland; two daughters. Gaynelle Hickey. Steens, Miss.; Rachelle Johnson, Hinesville. Ga; one sister. Miriem Maddox, Vernon. Ala.: and six grandchildren. Funeral services were held May 15 at the Bethel Church of Christ. Eulogies were given by Sonny McLellen, Jack Glasgow, John Dansby, and George Bible. Graveside services were at Christian Chapel Cemetery near Vernon, Ala. Bobby South and Thaylon Maddox officiated." Gospel Advocate, Sept. 1992, 56.
Two debates:
William C. Hatcher (Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints); Rock Hill, SC; 1951.
C. M. Stultz (Christian Church); Okolona, MS; January 1954; instrumental music in worship.
"John L. Wheeler Sr. 66, died May 13 at his home in Vernon. Ala. after a lengthy illness. Wheeler married Girthel Curry while he was in high school. He attended Freed-Hardeman University and began preaching in 1942. Wheeler preached the Gospel in more than 20 states and 15 foreign countries. including a radio broadcast that aired for 15 years in Sri Lanka during his 50 years of preaching. He is survived by his wife: two sons. John L. Wheeler Jr. Springfield. Mo., and Gus Nichols Wheeler, Seabrook, Maryland; two daughters. Gaynelle Hickey. Steens, Miss.; Rachelle Johnson, Hinesville. Ga; one sister. Miriem Maddox, Vernon. Ala.: and six grandchildren. Funeral services were held May 15 at the Bethel Church of Christ. Eulogies were given by Sonny McLellen, Jack Glasgow, John Dansby, and George Bible. Graveside services were at Christian Chapel Cemetery near Vernon, Ala. Bobby South and Thaylon Maddox officiated." Gospel Advocate, Sept. 1992, 56.
Two debates:
William C. Hatcher (Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints); Rock Hill, SC; 1951.
C. M. Stultz (Christian Church); Okolona, MS; January 1954; instrumental music in worship.
Gospel preacher.
"John L. Wheeler Sr. 66, died May 13 at his home in Vernon. Ala. after a lengthy illness. Wheeler married Girthel Curry while he was in high school. He attended Freed-Hardeman University and began preaching in 1942. Wheeler preached the Gospel in more than 20 states and 15 foreign countries. including a radio broadcast that aired for 15 years in Sri Lanka during his 50 years of preaching. He is survived by his wife: two sons. John L. Wheeler Jr. Springfield. Mo., and Gus Nichols Wheeler, Seabrook, Maryland; two daughters. Gaynelle Hickey. Steens, Miss.; Rachelle Johnson, Hinesville. Ga; one sister. Miriem Maddox, Vernon. Ala.: and six grandchildren. Funeral services were held May 15 at the Bethel Church of Christ. Eulogies were given by Sonny McLellen, Jack Glasgow, John Dansby, and George Bible. Graveside services were at Christian Chapel Cemetery near Vernon, Ala. Bobby South and Thaylon Maddox officiated." Gospel Advocate, Sept. 1992, 56.
Two debates:
William C. Hatcher (Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints); Rock Hill, SC; 1951.
C. M. Stultz (Christian Church); Okolona, MS; January 1954; instrumental music in worship.
"John L. Wheeler Sr. 66, died May 13 at his home in Vernon. Ala. after a lengthy illness. Wheeler married Girthel Curry while he was in high school. He attended Freed-Hardeman University and began preaching in 1942. Wheeler preached the Gospel in more than 20 states and 15 foreign countries. including a radio broadcast that aired for 15 years in Sri Lanka during his 50 years of preaching. He is survived by his wife: two sons. John L. Wheeler Jr. Springfield. Mo., and Gus Nichols Wheeler, Seabrook, Maryland; two daughters. Gaynelle Hickey. Steens, Miss.; Rachelle Johnson, Hinesville. Ga; one sister. Miriem Maddox, Vernon. Ala.: and six grandchildren. Funeral services were held May 15 at the Bethel Church of Christ. Eulogies were given by Sonny McLellen, Jack Glasgow, John Dansby, and George Bible. Graveside services were at Christian Chapel Cemetery near Vernon, Ala. Bobby South and Thaylon Maddox officiated." Gospel Advocate, Sept. 1992, 56.
Two debates:
William C. Hatcher (Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints); Rock Hill, SC; 1951.
C. M. Stultz (Christian Church); Okolona, MS; January 1954; instrumental music in worship.
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